What training is available for healthcare providers in French medical communication

Training for healthcare providers in French medical communication includes several programs and resources aimed at improving communication skills specific to the French language and cultural context. One notable initiative is the SaNuRN (Santé Numérique Rouen-Nice) consortium, which offers a comprehensive 30-hour training package focused on digital health education that covers various competencies relevant to French-speaking healthcare students and professionals. This includes telemedicine training and interactive professional activities designed to enhance communication skills in a medical setting. ^{1, 2}

Additionally, there are specific communication skills training tools like the Health Communication Assessment Tool (HCAT-f), validated for use in French-speaking nursing contexts, which helps measurably improve nurse communication skills. Some training programs integrate medical and practical communication skills to support healthcare students’ transfer of classroom learning to clinical practice effectively, promoting patient-centered communication in French. ^{3, 4, 5}

Other relevant efforts include linguistic and cultural sensitivity training, as well as strategies for communicating with allophone patients and working with interpreters, which are essential parts of French medical communication training, especially in regions with diverse populations. These training programs aim to equip healthcare providers with the skills needed for effective, clear, and culturally appropriate communication in French healthcare settings. ^{6, 7, 8}

References

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• Digital Health Education for the Future: The SaNuRN (Santé Numérique Rouen-Nice) Consortium’s Journey

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